What The Heck Are Fat Bombs? And Why They're Actually Good For You

If you care about your weight, there are probably few phrases that strike as much fear in your heart as FAT BOMB.

As in, "That fettuccine Alfredo is a total fat bomb. It's got more calories than you need in a day!" or "A supersize cheeseburger and fries is one of the worst things you can eat. It's a real fat bomb."

Folks, it's time to get on board the fat bomb train. Which is easy to do, because clean recipes for fat bombs are suddenly everywhere. Think of them like energy balls, but instead of being made with things like oats or dried fruit, they're made almost exclusively from high-fat, low-carb ingredients. Think coconut, unsweetened chocolate, nuts and nut butters, and avocado. (Never diet again and still lose weight with this cutting-edge plan that naturally retrains your fat cells. Here's how.)

And dang if they aren't delicious. Here are 5 recipes to whip up for some rich, seriously satisfying snacking.

Living Well Mom's treats might look like the peanut butter cups you loved to eat as a kid. But they're made with just three simple, high-fat ingredients: Coconut oil, cacao powder, and almond butter. Just one, and you'll be good to go for hours.

Next time you get the urge to order an actual cinnamon bun from the coffee shop, just reach for one of these bars from Ditch the Wheat. Instead of refined carbs and butter, they're made with filling, energy-sustaining ingredients like creamed coconut and almond butter. So you won't need to take a nap when you're done noshing. (Looking for more DIY recipes? Try these 3 delicious no-bake energy bar recipes.)

If you go crazy for all things sweet and salty, these fat bombs fromDirty Floor Diaries are the ones for you. Cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon serve up a subtle natural sweetness without the carbs. And the combo of heavy cream, cream cheese, sunflower butter, and coconut oil mean that they quite literally melt in your mouth.

Make the Primitive Palate's fat bombs for Valentine's Day—or any day you feel like a treat. Heavy cream, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder make them nutty and fudgy, while a few drops of the sugar alcohol erythritol add sweetness without the extra carbs or calories. (Here, we rank the top 9 most popular natural sweeteners.)